Star Trek: Prodigy was hit with a giant blow when Paramount+ canceled Season 2 and eliminated the present from its library altogether, although hope remained for the animated sequence’ probability for a future. Paramount+ allowed for post-production on Season 2 to be accomplished regardless of the abrupt axing, in order that it could possibly be shopped to different networks or platforms probably considering showcasing an acclaimed Trek sequence with unaired content material. Followers have been doing their half to reassure any potential consumers that Prodigy‘s viewers are as keen as ever to see Season 2, and the petition to save lots of the present simply crossed a significant milestone that boosted my optimism even increased than it already was.
We’re nonetheless ready on information about Star Trek: Prodigy touchdown a brand new residence, however it’s doable it will not be for much longer after a constructive replace from author and government producer Aaron J. Waltke. He recently tweeted that the core petition being utilized by followers to try to save Prodigy crossed the 30k threshold, which means it formally surpassed the whole from the earlier Trek petition that voiced assist for the spinoff that ultimately grew to become Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds. Take a look at Waltke’s tweet under.
👀 👀 👀 Whoa. #StarTrek followers are the most effective followers. pic.twitter.com/HUB9xyxTMeJuly 24, 2023
Followers have lengthy been credited as being the main spark that helped persuade the powers that be that Unusual New Worlds wanted to get made, and take a look at the place that went. The Anson Mount-led sequence debuted to huge acclaim, and buzz has remained robust all through Season 2 thanks partially to Paul Wesley’s presence as James Kirk. Season 3 is ready to renew manufacturing when the WGA writers strike and SAG-AFTRA actors strike are over. Suffice it to say Unusual New Worlds is a hit that will by no means have occurred had it not been for 1000’s and 1000’s of petition-signers.
If these numbers point out that fan curiosity is increased for Star Trek: Prodigy‘s return than it was for Unusual New Worlds, I believe that needs to be encouraging information to any potential purchaser trying to take it from Paramount+, even when it might not be fully correct. Granted, a crowd of simply 30k+ viewers is not practically sufficient to show a present into a success, however it does point out there are no less than that many adults and present Trek stars on the market prepared who’re keen to go the additional step to assist assist a present geared towards youthful audiences.
Not solely that, however with the writers and SAG-AFTRA strikes in full swing, there can be networks and streaming companies in search of content material as soon as their programming runs skinny. The market feels proper for Prodigy to discover a residence sooner slightly than later, particularly if followers hold their foot on the gasoline and grant further assurance that the present can be supported upon return.
Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 was primed to be an thrilling one to look at with a Paramount+ subscription, particularly for followers of Voyager. The top of Season 1 teed up Dal and associates to accompany Admiral Janeway on a brand new mission to rescue her former crewmate Chakotay from an alternate level sooner or later. Along with that, the season appeared destined to disclose extra in regards to the present’s mysterious new species, the Vau N’Akat, and have some extra cameos from characters from earlier Trek reveals. It might be a disgrace to overlook out on all of that, so hopefully, we’ll see it discover a residence quickly.
It is not presently doable to look at Star Trek: Prodigy on Paramount+, however the present is out there to buy in full digitally. Take a look at the sequence whereas ready for Season 2 to discover a residence, and hopefully, whoever picks it up orders extra seasons after that.
